Fish, crustaceans and other seafood: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 03 · 어류ㆍ갑각류ㆍ연체동물과 그 밖의 수생(水生) 무척추동물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $852,941 of fish, crustaceans and other seafood (HS 03) to South Africa, up 216.8% from September 2026. The figure for October 2025 ($0) is too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of fish, crustaceans and other seafood (HS 03) to South Africa totalled $12.6 million, up 118.5% from the 12 months before ($5.8 million).
South Africa took 0.6% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 20th of 120 destinations (22nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.5% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $740,571 (up 15.8% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $112,370 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $853K | – | 261 t | $3.27 | $741K | 266 t |
| September 2026 | $269K | -76.0% | 139 t | $1.94 | $366K | 130 t |
| August 2026 | $784K | -43.6% | 392 t | $2.00 | $512K | 187 t |
| July 2026 | $693K | +21.3% | 361 t | $1.92 | $750K | 285 t |
| June 2026 | $1.4M | +3,080% | 638 t | $2.20 | $686K | 256 t |
| May 2026 | $2.6M | +115.9% | 1,903 t | $1.39 | $1.2M | 226 t |
| April 2026 | $787K | – | 707 t | $1.11 | $660K | 255 t |
| March 2026 | $2.6M | +3,541% | 2,396 t | $1.09 | $324K | 127 t |
| February 2026 | $200K | +578.7% | 111 t | $1.80 | $602K | 231 t |
| January 2026 | $783K | +472.9% | 405 t | $1.93 | $809K | 303 t |
| December 2025 | $1.1M | +1,046% | 665 t | $1.64 | $866K | 332 t |
| November 2025 | $446K | -58.4% | 226 t | $1.97 | $582K | 224 t |
| October 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $640K | 243 t |
| September 2025 | $1.1M | +50.6% | 937 t | $1.20 | $1.1M | 403 t |
| August 2025 | $1.4M | +4,380% | 747 t | $1.86 | $732K | 287 t |
| July 2025 | $572K | +766.8% | 527 t | $1.08 | $993K | 352 t |
| June 2025 | $44K | -65.1% | 28.0 t | $1.58 | $299K | 121 t |
| May 2025 | $1.2M | +4,676% | 1,351 t | $0.91 | $571K | 233 t |
| April 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $192K | 73.2 t |
| March 2025 | $72K | -44.6% | 51.6 t | $1.40 | $460K | 206 t |
| February 2025 | $29K | +54.6% | 22.3 t | $1.32 | $465K | 123 t |
| January 2025 | $137K | -25.4% | 62.1 t | $2.20 | $344K | 163 t |
| December 2024 | $95K | +24.8% | 52.9 t | $1.80 | $629K | 302 t |
| November 2024 | $1.1M | – | 583 t | $1.84 | $843K | 410 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303 | Fish, frozen (excluding fillets) | $11.6M | 92.1% | +187.2% | $300K |
| 0307 | Molluscs (squid, octopus, oysters, clams) | $990K | 7.9% | -42.5% | $553K |
| 0305 | Fish, dried, salted or in brine, etc. | $219 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Fish, crustaceans and other seafood to all countries · all exports to South Africa